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Eastvale Homeless Encampment

By Michael Armijo

Eastvale – A homeless encampment has developed in Eastvale on the southwest side of Limonite and the 15 freeway on ramp, and residents are wondering who’s responsible for the area.

“The jurisdiction of the camp falls under Caltrans,” said Marc Donohue, Communications Director at the city of Eastvale. “Caltrans would be the ones to clear the area,” he added.

The question remains bleak for Eastvale residents who have complained about the encampment. “It’s unlikely that this would happen under the Governors current order of a moratorium with regards to moving homeless,” Donohue added. Caltrans seems to agree, but Caltrans cites COVID-19 as their reason.

Upon contacting Caltrans they agreed, the encampment falls into their jurisdiction.

“Caltrans takes the health and safety of its employees very seriously and is monitoring and following all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, California Department of Public Health, CalHR and others,” said Chris Clark, Media Relations Manager for Caltrans Sacramento Headquarters.

Clark cites the concerns over COVID-19 spreading among the homeless population as the reason they won’t clear the area in Eastvale.

“Caltrans has temporarily suspended encampment cleanups unless there is an immediate safety concern,” Clark said. “But will continue to work with local partners to move individuals into safer situations as available.”

“How safe is a freeway on-ramp?” said Eastvale resident Rudy Delgado. “This is a huge safety concern for the homeless and for the residents.”

“They’ve been wandering into our neighborhood (68th and the 15), we saw a homeless man nearly incoherent and what I felt was hostile, and have been seen by the soccer fields,” said Cynthia R., via Facebook. “If he’s going to his campsite via our neighborhood it isn’t safe for our kids.”

The only way this encampment could be cleared is unless “there is an immediate safety concern,” according to Caltrans. The question remains if it is or not, or will it grow into a huge concern.

To voice concerns, you can contact Caltrans’ Media Relations Manager in Sacramento, Chris Clark (who we were referred to when contacting the local level). He can be emailed at Christopher.Clark@dot.ca.gov. His direct line is 916.416.8615. You can copy your email to Terri.Kasinga@dot.ca.gov to ensure the local level has a copy of your correspondence. Please watch verbosity, language, and remember that pictures are worth a thousand words.

Businesses Re-Open in Eastvale

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Eastvale – Businesses are starting to reopen in Eastvale now that we are in the next phase. Below is an update with everything has opened or will reopen.
Starting June 12, California will allow schools, day camps, bars, gyms and professional sports with modifications to begin reopening.


The City of Eastvale reopened its doors to the public on Monday, June 8, 2020. City Hall will be available for walk-ins from Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8 a.m.- 12 p.m., and available by appointment only, after 12 p.m. Passport services will be available by appointment only, and will be limited to two appointments per day. The City stated they will be “practicing social distancing and will limit the lobby to five guests at a time. Overflow will be asked to wait outside, and will be notified when space becomes available.” While face masks are optional, the City will have them available as needed.


JCSD Parks and Recreation Department opened the Splash Pads on Saturday, May 30. The hours of operation will be from 9:30a.m.-5:30p.m. (Monday-Sunday) until September 30. Signage will be posted at the splash pads reminding the community of social distancing requirements. As of May 16, restrooms were opened at local parks.


On May 26, it was announced that hair salons and barbershops will be reopening. Statewide, retailers and places of worship can reopen with modifications.
As of May 8, the following businesses opened: clothing stores, florists, bookstores, sporting goods stores, manufacturing, and warehouses. In addition, limited services which do not generally require close customer contact have opened, such as: Pet grooming, dog walking, car washes, appliance repair, residential and janitorial cleaning, and plumbing.


Specifically, the following businesses have opened: AAA, Applebee’s, AT&T, Bank of America, Buffalo Wild Wings, CHASE Bank, CPR Cell Phone Repair, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Eastbrew Café, Fantastic Sam’s, Fashion Q, Gateway Dental Group, Gateway Medspa, Limonite Dental Group, Lucky Kitchen Thai, Mountain View Tire, On the Border, Petsmart, Pho Viet, Staples, Sunrise Optometry, Target, The Joint, Tillys, Tio’s Mexican, Tutor Time. For the most up-to-date information regarding businesses opening, please visit covid19.ca.gov.


In addition, the City announced they will resume normal street sweeping enforcement on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in order to comply with storm water regulations. To see a copy of the street sweeping schedule, please click here: https://bit.ly/2M1CgtO


Lastly, on May 15, Mayor Plott provided a comprehensive update to the Eastvale community. The City of Eastvale provided the following information: “Eastvale City Council adopted a resolution at their May 13th meeting, calling on the Governor and State Legislature to set a realistic timetable for the re-opening of the economy. A copy of that resolution can be found here: https://bit.ly/2TaCR07

The City Council also formed the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Ad-Hoc Committee, made up of Councilmember Rigby and Councilmember Tessari. This committee will work with local businesses and developers to help businesses re-open and enhance the local economy in Eastvale.


Referenced in the video is the Riverside County Readiness & Reopening Framework. Here is the link to that document: https://bit.ly/3dJ159E
Information about the re-opening of the economy at the State level can be found here: https://covid19.ca.gov/

Looking Beyond Labels to Love

City of Eastvale

Courtesy City of Eastvale
Deputy Myers hugging ERHS student, Elysia.

Eastvale – In Eastvale, Black Lives Matter. In fact, all lives regardless of nationality, profession, politics, abilities, gender, religion, class, color, and culture matter in Eastvale. We look past labels to one’s heart. Our heart and actions define our character.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and the one below certainly qualifies. The photo of Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Deanna Myers embracing a young Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS) student Elysia during the George Floyd protest tells the story of loving past labels.

The two met years before at ERHS where Deputy Myers served as a school resource officer and Elysia was a student. Upon seeing Elysia for the first time at school one day Deputy Myers greeted her with a hearty “Hi”. However, Elysia’s interaction with law enforcement before meeting Deputy Myers was guarded because of historical context of racism, social norms and labels.

It was that historical context that caused Elysia to respond, “I hate cops, why are you different?” This question sparked a female role model mentoring relationship that changed both of their lives. Their relationship grew over the years and they kept in touch over social media as time passed. Fast forward to Sunday, June 1, 2020 they found themselves on perceived opposite sides of a line drawn in response to a violent death. The picture is poignant because given the circumstances the rules forbid crossing the line. When Elysia caught sight of Deputy Myers, she bravely approached her and stood awaiting the embrace she had grown accustomed to receiving. Despite the reality of being on duty, armed to protect the constitutional right of those protesting and to keep the peace, Myers enlisted I another Deputy to replace her on the line and found her way to lovingly embrace Elysia. Once again, Myers looked past skin color to the heart of Elysia and Elysia looked past the badge to the heart of Myers. Their embrace is a sign of hope and peace.

Deputy Myers has seen her fair share of heartbreak and has had to triumph over obstacles in her life, which forced her to grow up quickly. She is a first generation immigrant, the first to go to college in her family, and she overcame discrimination as a woman in a male dominated law enforcement profession where she had to earn the trust and respect of her fellow peers as it wasn’t always freely given. She also endured the pain of her grandmother being abducted and murdered, the loss of her father and had to care for her ailing mother shortly after that, along with raising her teenage sibling.

Deputy Myers, because of losing her grandmother too early and in a violent way, could have chosen to be a victim or villain and instead chose to be a victor and take steps and actions to make a difference in her community. She chose to create a legacy that reflects the woman her grandmother and parents would have wanted her to become. Myer’s chose to make a difference and join the law enforcement profession. After creating a bond with Elysia and breaking down that barrier by serving as a female role model, Elysia wants to emulate her mentor and serve in the law enforcement profession.

Now with RSO for almost 13 years, Deputy Myers has a message of hope for our community for which will hopefully help change the language, conversation and culture.

“We need to advocate for the right voices to be heard. I take pride in being different and pushing out a positive message. Everyone is a blessing and there is good in everyone. Everyone has an opportunity to create their legacy.” – Deputy Myers

As a nation and as a community, we need to both respect the badge and hold the person wearing the badge accountable. After all, we are all people, regardless of the badge and color of our skin. We must learn to look past the label and see the heart. This will allow us to transcend the divide and breakdown barriers through seeking to understand each other’s unique differences and stories.

Photo was taken by Marc Danelian. This post was written after interview Deputy Myers. Next week, we’ll be sharing a perspective from an interview with Elysia.

Does Eastvale Need Its Own School District?

Jennifer Madrigal

Eastvale – When the area of “Eastvale” first wanted to gain local control and map out what their destiny was, they began the “incorporation process.” Now with the many changes and growth in our area with over 60,000 residents, should the City of Eastvale consider developing their own school district as 15,000 of these residents are currently students? The idea of Eastvale becoming its own school district is one worthy of further investigation on the ramifications and the actual process.

So let’s examine the facts: The Corona-Norco School District (CNUSD) currently consists of thirty-one elementary schools, eight intermediate/middle schools, five comprehensive high schools, a middle college high school and three alternative schools. With the district serving over 53,000 students in the communities of Corona, Norco and Eastvale, CNUSD is the largest school district in Riverside County. Of the over 53,000 students in the district, 15,000 of them are Eastvale students.

Eastvale residents already pay a large amount of property taxes, special assessment taxes, a bond tax (Measure U), and also are asked to pay an additional $299m bond, on top of the $250 million general obligation Measure U Bond passed by voters in 2006.

“It was a huge process (to incorporate the city), but I believe it was worth the hundreds of hours of work,” said former Councilman Jeff DeGrandpre, who helped spearhead the process of the team who brought the decision to a vote. “It was tons of work, but now we have local control. We are right where we wanted to be as a community.”

Many smaller school districts have broken away from larger school districts for reasons from lack of accountability to simply a desire to run their own system. Walnut Valley Unified School District has a student population of 15,500 and became their own school district in the 1970’s when the area was in its infancy. Duarte Unified School District is a small district that serves about 4,700 students from the areas of Duarte, Bradbury, and the Maxwell Park area. Baldwin Park Unified has over 15,000 students and broke away from Covina Unified before the 1950’s. All of these school districts were part of larger areas that became smaller school districts and grew.

“We would support such a move if it benefitted our community,” said a group of parents at Clara Barton Elementary. “Especially if we have to pay for another bond. Our last bond, Measure U, we pay taxes on but only received 17% of that money.” Another parent felt they didn’t have enough control of the district and felt it’s because it’s too large. They all requested to remain anonymous because they’ve never researched the idea. “I never realized it was possible,” she said.

If Eastvale were to explore the possibility of separating from CNUSD and becoming its own individual school district, the California Department of Education requires a certain process to be followed. According to the California Department of Education District Organization Handbook- July 2010, this type of reorganization would seek to form one new school district of the same kind from parts of one existing school district of that same kind.

This type of reorganization is more commonly referred to as Unification. Although the exact method of Unification is based on a variety of factors, the first step in this process is a petition. This petition would then be presented to the County Superintendent of Schools and he/she would have 30 days to determine the legal sufficiency of the petition. If the petition is found to be legally sufficient, it is then sent to the County Committee on School District Organization and the State Board. A public hearing would then need to be held within 60 days to advise the public of the petition. After the hearing is held and within 120 days, the petition would need to be reviewed to see if it meets Section 35753 of the Educational Code.

These conditions are as follows: (a) The reorganized districts will be adequate in terms of number of pupils enrolled. (b) The districts are each organized on the basis of a substantial community identity. (c) The proposal will result in an equitable division of property and facilities of the original district or districts. (d) The reorganization of the districts will preserve each affected district’s ability to educate students in an integrated environment and will not promote racial or ethnic discrimination or segregation. (e) Any increase in costs to the state as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization. (f) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound education performance and will not significantly disrupt the educational programs in the districts affected by the proposed reorganization. (g) Any increase in school facilities costs as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization. (h) The proposed reorganization is primarily designed for purposes other than to significantly increase property values. (i) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound fiscal management and not cause a substantial negative effect on the fiscal status of the proposed district or any existing district affected by the proposed reorganization. (j) Any other criteria as the board may, by regulation, prescribe.

To maintain neutrality, the County Office of Education would most likely hire an independent consultant trained in evaluating this type of criteria. If the independent consultant does find the petition to be in compliance with EC35753, it is then passed on to the State Board of Education and they will determine if it is approved or sent to an election within the area affected. In most cases, this becomes a major obstacle, as a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) would need to be done, which can be expensive.

According to a source from the Department of Education, this is where most of these petitions “die”, mainly due to the large expense of the CEQA. This step often takes a few years due to the state pipeline and the Environmental Impact Study. If the petition makes it through all of these steps and wins in an election of the area affected by the Unification, then a new school district would be formed.

While there are many pros and cons to becoming our own school district, any action to do so would most likely come at a large expense, be extremely controversial as well as political, and would need to be thoroughly researched to truly understand the greater impact on the students and the communities involved.

“It took us 3.5 years to get the city incorporation to the ballot,” the former councilman said. “It’s definitely worth looking into, but a tough road because CNUSD is highly regarded within the state.”

(Michael Armijo contributed to this story.)

Tint Your Windows at Mr. Tint

Mr. Tint is conveniently located just minutes from Eastvale at 1780 Town and Country Drive, #104, in Norco (near the Post Office and DMV). Call them at (951) 737-7007 for more information, or visit their website at http://www.mrtint-ie.com.

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Norco- Car window tinting is one of the best ways to improve the look and comfort of your vehicle. You can protect the interior of the vehicle from sun damage by tinting the windows. Sunlight and heat can cause your interior, like seats and the dashboard, to fade, crack and deteriorate. Window tinting reduces the sunlight allowed into the vehicle, which in turn reduces how hot it gets inside your car. Likewise, homes and offices heat up during the day, and trying to keep your air-conditioner ahead of the game can be costly.


Car window tinting also increases the value of your vehicle when done by professionals like Mr. Tint. Quality car window tinting and expert installation is essential for a professional tint job and maintaining a showroom-quality car.


Mr. Tint has a solution for autos, homes, and commercial buildings.  By tinting your windows, you can not only save up to 30% on your cooling costs with a significant decrease in heat, but you can reduce up to 99% of the UV rays that fade auto interiors, window coverings and furniture in your home and office.


There is one goal prevalent at Mr. Tint, and that is for their customers to be 100% satisfied.  They are focused on not only providing a superior product, but with offering competitive pricing alongside exceptional customer service.  Mr. Tint believes in treating the customer right in all aspects of their business.  By earning your loyalty, you will refer your family, friends and business associates, and come back time and again.
Family owned and operated, Mr. Tint offers free estimates and lifetime warranties.  With over 20 years of experience, the quality of their workmanship is second to none.  They are completely sure you will be satisfied, and invite you to see what other customers are saying on Yelp.com.


Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Same-day service is available, and you can enjoy free beverages and Wi-Fi while you wait, or take advantage of their free shuttle service (within 10 miles).


Mr. Tint is conveniently located just minutes from Eastvale at 1780 Town and Country Drive, #104, in Norco (near the post office and DMV).  Call them at (951) 737-7007 for more information, or visit their website at http://www.mrtint-ie.com. 

Eastvale News Complete Print Edition – June 2020

The City of Eastvale News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco, Corona, Jurupa Valley, Mira Loma, Chino, Chino Hills and more. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format:

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Crime Recap: May

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Inland Empire – Last month, several incidents took place in the City of Eastvale and the City of Norco, including attempted murder and marijuana plants found. The incidents are listed below, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.


INCIDENT: Attempted Murder with a Firearm
INCIDENT DATE: June 7, 2020
WHERE: Intersection of Limonite Avenue and Scholar Way
On Sunday, June 7, 2020, about 8:23 AM, deputies responded to the intersection of Limonite Avenue and Scholar Way in the City of Eastvale, regarding a shooting. Deputies arrived and learned an altercation took place between a motorist and bicyclist. During the altercation, the bicyclist reached into a handbag and the motorist believed the bicyclist was reaching for a weapon. The motorist, along with three passengers feared for their safety and fled. The bicyclist fired a single gunshot at the motorist as the motorist fled the scene. Two of the four passengers were identified as juveniles.
Deputies searched the area and located the suspect, who was in possession of a loaded firearm. The suspect was identified as 23-year-old Eastvale resident, Donovan Moore. He was later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on four counts of attempted murder. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Sergeant Frank Lodes of the Jurupa Valley Station at (951) 955-2634.

Dakota Halverson. Photo courtesy: Riverside County Sheriff’s Coroner.


INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Felon in Possession of a Firearm
INCIDENT DATE: June 6, 2020
WHERE: 3900 Block of Mount Shasta Place, Norco
On Saturday, June 6, 2020, around 1:07am, deputies responded to the 3900 block of Mount Shasta Pl., Norco, in reference to an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival it was learned that a subject, later identified as Dakota Halverson, a 26-year-old male resident of Riverside, had arrived at the location and was in a verbal argument. During the altercation, Halverson fired a handgun into the air and fled behind the residence into the hills.
With the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department SWAT and SWAT K9 teams, deputies unsuccessfully canvassed the hillside and neighborhood for several hours.
Later that day, around 3:30pm, deputies received an additional call for service at the same residence advising that Halverson had returned. Deputies, the SWAT K9 team, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Aviation Unit responded. Halverson was located at the residence and taken into custody.
Deputies recovered a firearm at the location. Halverson was booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center for Negligent Discharge of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Obstruct, Resist, Delay a Peace Officer, and Violation of Parole. He is currently be held on a No Bail hold.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Deputy X. Martinez at the Jurupa Valley Station by calling (951) 955-2600.

Van Bigman Lindsay. Photo courtesy: Riverside County Sheriff’s Coroner


INCIDENT: Burglary – Resist Public Officer
INCIDENT DATE: June 1, 2020
WHERE: 1200 Block of Hamner Avenue, Norco
On Monday, June 1, 2020, about 10:00 PM, deputies from the Norco Sheriff’s Station responded to a burglary in progress at the Target retail store located in the 1200 block of Hamner Avenue., Norco.
Upon arrival, deputies saw one of the suspects fleeing through a rear emergency door. After a brief struggle, he was taken into custody without further incident and with no injuries to the suspect or deputies. The suspect was identified as Van Bigman Lindsay, a 24-year-old resident of Apple Valley. Live surveillance inside Target showed there were three other suspects inside the store; however, they fled the scene in a white GMC Suburban before deputies arrived. The suspects gained entry by smashing glass doors at the front entrance. Information was received that the same suspects burglarized a pharmacy in a neighboring city earlier in the evening and evidence was collected at the scene.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call Deputy Bergert at the Jurupa Valley Station, 951-955-2600. Persons who wish to report criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous can call crime stoppers at 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463) or 800-47-DRUGS (800-473-7847). You can also leave anonymous information by visiting our Online Tip Form or wetip.com.

INCIDENT: Marijuana Indoor Cultivation Warrants
INCIDENT DATE: May 18, 2020
WHERE: Multiple locations throughout the city of Eastvale
Members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Teams (SET), representing the cities of Jurupa Valley and Eastvale, have been aggressively targeting illegal indoor marijuana grows throughout the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley.
Deputies assigned to SET received complaints from residents of the city of Eastvale regarding possible illegal indoor marijuana cultivations. SET Deputies investigated and determined that properties located on the 6200 block of Arcadia St., 12200 block of Meadowvale St., and 7700 block of Stonegate Dr. in the city of Eastvale, had been converted to support illegal indoor marijuana cultivation and there was evidence that marijuana plants were harvested on the properties.
On May 18, 2020, members from the Jurupa Valley station’s SET, at the direction of Sheriff Chad Bianco, served three residential search warrants within the city of Eastvale. They recovered a total of 4,256 marijuana plants. Its estimated that $58,000 worth of combined electrical theft occurred.
Eastvale Code Enforcement and Southern California Edison, were summoned to conduct their own separate investigation into various building and electrical code violations.
Anyone with further information about this incident is encouraged to call the Special Enforcement Team at the Jurupa Valley Station, 951-955-2600.

Photo Courtesy: Riverside County Sheriff’s Coroner.


INCIDENT: Marijuana Indoor Cultivation Warrant
INCIDENT DATE: May 5, 2020
WHERE: 7400 block of Wild Rose Dr. City of Eastvale
Members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Teams (SET) representing the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley have been aggressively targeting illegal indoor marijuana grows throughout the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley in 2020.
SET Deputies investigated and determined that a property located on the 7400 block of Wild Rose Dr. city of Eastvale, had been converted to support illegal indoor marijuana cultivation and there was evidence that marijuana plants were harvested inside the property.
On May 5, 2020, at 6pm, members from the Jurupa Valley station’s SET conducted a marijuana eradication search warrant at the direction of Sheriff Chad Bianco. Deputies served the search warrant and recovered a total amount of 786 marijuana plants. Also, a combined theft of electrical utilities from the residence worth $30,000. Eastvale City Code Enforcement and Southern California Edison representatives were summoned to the location and they conducted their own separate investigations into various building code violations and utilities violations.
Anyone with further information about this incident is encouraged to call the Special Enforcement Team at the Jurupa Valley Station, 951-955-2600.

Who Stole Norco Bob’s Big Boy Statue?

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Norco –   The iconic “Bob’s Big Boy” statue in Norco was reportedly stolen and the “thieves” were caught on camera. The story buzzed around local social media sites until the culprits admitted it was just a publicity stunt.

“OK, we’re busted!! Yes it’s true, we were in cahoots with Bob’s Big Boy Norco to “borrow” one of their iconic Big Boy statues,” boasted “Decked” on their Facebook page. “We hold a sentimental place in our hearts for Big Boy.”

Surveillance footage that circled social media sites showed four men lifting the 2,000 lb statue and loading it into a pickup. The statue was later found in a field of tall grass.

“We will be returning Big Boy to the Norco location later this evening along with a monetary donation to help them feed frontline heroes within their community,” according to the “Decked” Facebook page. “Thanks Big Boy- what a blast! Support your local Big Boy (and if you steal one, treat it with the respect it’s earned over all these years!)”

The statue was returned and the donation was much needed and appreciated.

“As kids we’ve craved their burgers and as adolescents stolen their statues; so how better to demonstrate the 2000 lb payload of our DECKED truck bed drawer system than with a real-life Big Boy himself,” said Decked. “We apologize for any stress this may have caused you, see you at your local Big Boy.”  #WhoStoleBigBoy

Norco CarMax Auto Dealership

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Norco – The CarMax auto dealership, approved in January 2019 for the southeast corner of Second Street and the I-15 Freeway, began construction in the fall of 2019. Like many development projects and economic activities, it was placed on hold in March 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, a decision made by the Virginia-based Fortune 500 Company.

As you drive by the site, you may notice chain link fences and unfinished concrete block walls. The chain link fencing is a temporary measure to secure the site while construction is temporarily suspended and is in no way representative of the final landscaping design, which will be strictly conditioned by the City. Although CarMax has not yet notified the City of the date when construction will resume, hopefully building crews will soon be back on site and the project will fully take shape. When finished, the dealership is expected to be one of Norco’s largest sales tax generators, and the walls that buffer the automotive facility from the surrounding residential neighborhood will be attractively landscaped, with sloping berms mitigating the impact of the commercial use.

CarMax has made a strategic decision to enhance its presence in California, a primary focus of its overall expansion plans, and the Norco dealership is critical to the company’s ability to effectively serve western Riverside County. Because of the company’s unmatched size and its ability to distribute inventory across a national network, automotive industry analysts view CarMax as uniquely positioned to succeed when demand for cars begins to accelerate after the COVID-19 Pandemic passes. For more information, contact the City of Norco at (951) 270-5623 or info@ci.norco.ca.us.

Eastvale News Complete Print Edition – May 2020

The City of Eastvale News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco, Corona, Jurupa Valley, Mira Loma, Chino, Chino Hills and more. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format:


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Members Grow Together As A Community

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Eastvale – Amongst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, members of the community continue to come together to support one another and grow as a community.

Photo courtesy: City of Eastvale
Volunteers from the Eastvale Chinese American Association filled decorated
envelopes with face masks for the community.

This month, volunteers from the Eastvale Chinese American Association spread love to the community by providing face masks to those in need. The masks were placed in decorated envelopes to donate and each envelope came with 10 free face masks. On May 12, Eastvale members were able to pick up one envelope per household in front of Eastvale City Hall. Members drove by and the masks were handed through their car window. Jono’s Japanese Restaurant also donated lunch to all the volunteers that were handing out face masks that day. In addition, on April 30, the Wenzhou Association, presented by the Eastvale Chinese Association, donated masks for the Eastvale community as well.

On May 11, John and Jake Boyd of 12 Gauge Industries showed their generosity by donating custom patriotic signs for Fire Station 27 and Fire Station 31 in the City of Eastvale. John is a middle school math teacher and Jake is a sophomore at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. 

Photo courtesy: City of Eastvale
John and Jake Boyd of 12 Gauge Industries donated a custom patriotic sign
to Fire Station 27 and Fire Station 31 in Eastvale.

There are also great programs and resources offered to seniors and vulnerable adults in the community. The Great Plates Delivered Program is a meal delivery service that allows restaurants to provide meals to high-risk seniors in our area. Riverside County is currently accepting interest forms from seniors and restaurants that wish to participate in the Great Plates Program. To learn more, visit: https://www.rcaging.org/COVI…/Great-Plates-Delivered-Program,
or call the Riverside Office of Aging at 800-510-2020.

Resources are also available for seniors in Riverside County during a heat wave. With high temperatures this month, Riverside County health officials reminded seniors of available resources to help protect them from the heat. Officials urge that seniors remain at home during high temperatures and use their air conditioners to stay cool, then reach out to the Riverside County Office of Aging for utility assistance when the bill arrives. By dialing 2-1-1 from any phone in Riverside County, seniors can be connected to several services that are available.

The City of Eastvale also reminded the community that Riverside County is offering several free food options to disabled and vulnerable adults as the stay-at-home orders continue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adults who have a disability or are over age 60 can contact Riverside County Office on Aging, which offers food delivery for critical emergencies, two weeks supply of pantry and essential items, home-delivered meals, and Grab-and-Go meal packages at community center locations.

Seniors or disabled adults can call 800-510-2020 or visit rcAging.org to determine their need for any of their service options. Details on Office on Aging’s program can be found at rcAging.org. Riverside County has also released a map showing where senior meals, school meals and food pantries are available.

To view the full media release, visit: https://bit.ly/2Whmpfi

Pandemic Updates for Eastvale

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Eastvale – The City of Eastvale has provided several updates over the last few weeks regarding face masks, businesses reopening, new testing sites available and parks reopening in the City of Eastvale.

On May 9, the City of Eastvale announced on their Facebook page that the “Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to direct the rescission of most local health orders to align with the Governor’s state-wide stay-at-home order.” Therefore, the City announced that starting May 9, face coverings and six feet of social distancing will no longer be required when outside the home in Eastvale. However, residents and businesses are strongly encouraged to do so when practical.

Photo courtesy: covid19.ca.gov
The City of Eastvale announced they are moving into Stage 2 of modifying the
stay-at-home order.

On May 8, The City also announced that they will now be moving into phase 2 of modifying the stay-at-home order, as announced by the State of California. They stated that retail, with curbside pickup, and associated supply chains can reopen with modifications that follow new State guidelines that can be found at https://covid19.ca.gov. As of Friday, May 8, businesses have started to re-open with modifications including some with curbside pickup for the following businesses: clothing stores, florists, bookstores, sporting goods stores, manufacturing, and warehouses. For a list of the types of businesses available for curb-side delivery and pick up, visit: https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/.

On May 7, Supervisor Karen Spiegel shared a post stating that “County health officials have also expanded the county’s coronavirus testing capability – more than 2,200 daily tests at four sites – to help determine the extent of the illness spread.” Additional testing from a state vendor at eight locations will increase the county’s total testing capacity to more than 3,200 per day, Spiegel said in her post. Expanded testing is one of the criteria that state will use to decide to how to ease restrictions on business.

As of May 5, eight new locations were opened in Riverside County for COVID-19 testing. The eight locations are expected to test an additional 1,000 people per day, according to the Riverside University Health System. Riverside County residents who want to be tested for coronavirus will be able to choose among eight new testing sites being offered by state health officials. The City of Eastvale posted that the closest testing site to Eastvale will be in the City of Norco.

The locations, which are spread throughout the county, are in addition to the four drive-up testing sites – Perris, Indio, Riverside and Lake Elsinore – that are operated by Riverside County Health Officials.

Appointments can be made online by going to https://lhi.care/covidtesting or those without internet access can call 888-634-1123. Testing is available for everyone, regardless of insurance or immigration status, and is no cost to the resident, according to the Riverside University Health System.

Also announced on May 5, the City of Eastvale stated that they are extending the temporary suspension of enforcement of street sweeping violations through Friday, May 29, 2020 (with the date being subject to change). “This is designed to help our residents and our City get through this unique time together as more people will be at home during the next few weeks,” according to the City.

Please note that the City will continue to enforce violations that pose a risk to public safety and health. Those include parking in front of fire hydrants, along red curbs and in disabled/handicap stalls without a placard. “We ask that you do your part and park responsibly, be courteous to others and be mindful of public safety,” stated their Facebook post.

Lastly, on May 2, the City announced their alignment with the State of California update that the usage of park facilities may be allowed for additional recreational activities, as long as users of the facilities maintain a safe physical distance of six feet and wear face masks. Therefore, JCSD reopened the following park facilities: Outdoor Basketball courts, Outdoor Volleyball courts, Athletic Field space, Dog Parks, and Skate Parks.

All organized/team sports activities and special events are still prohibited. JCSD clarified that it’s okay to go outside to go for a walk, to exercise, and participate in healthy activities as long as you maintain a safe physical distance of six feet and gather only with members of your household. The restrooms, playgrounds and splash pads will remain closed until further notice from the State of California.

Eastvale News Complete Print Edition- April 2020

The City of Eastvale News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco, Corona, Jurupa Valley, Mira Loma, Chino, Chino Hills and more. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format:

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Community Support Among COVID-19

Staff Reports

Eastvale – This month, the coronavirus (COVID-19) caused businesses to close instead of open. However, the Eastvale community continued to grow in a different way, as residents and City officials have come together to combat COVID-19.

As of April 6, the Riverside University Health System reported 29 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1 confirmed death in the City of Eastvale. Several residents have shown concern with the increase of cases in the city. But a third Riverside County community testing site has been established at Harvest Christian Fellowship church in Riverside for residents who want to be tested for COVID-19. Those who want to be tested can call 800-945-6171 for an appointment. To get tested, you must have symptoms and have an appointment before showing up at the church parking lot. Drive-ups without appointments cannot be accommodated. For more information on the COVID-19 and new testing facilities, please visit: https://www.rivcoph.org/coronavirus.

The City has also done their part to provide resources to the community and remind residents to only leave your house for essential services, practice social distancing, and wear a face mask when leaving your house. In addition, a wide variety of helpful resources are currently available via the City’s Facebook page. They’ve shared videos of Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams showing how to make your own face mask and Councilmember Clint Lorimore showing how to wash your hands properly. The city has also posted a Riverside County Department of Public Social Services COVID protocol list, showing what to clean when you get home from buying essentials. Also shared was a caution to be aware of price gougers and scams. Price gougers are subject to criminal prosecution, which can result in imprisonment and/or a fine up to $10,000. You can report price gouging by filling out the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office price gouging complaint form: https://bit.ly/2WfQNID. For more information on price gouging, please visit: https://bit.ly/2R7onx5. Also shared was a Riverside University Health System announcement recommending to “Stay in Place, Maintain Your Space, and Cover Your Face” when out completing essential tasks. For more information please see the following video: https://vimeo.com/402767450.

Support for law enforcement and first responders has also been tremendous as local organizations and community members have donated supplies. Eastvale residents dropped off care packages last month to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station. Eastvale Kiwanis also donated protective equipment to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station. Lastly, the Eastvale Chinese American Association donated 1,000 N95 masks to the City to distribute to first responders and City personnel.

Local businesses are also being supported by the community. The City announced two Great American Take Out days in March, suggesting community members order takeout from local restaurants for the next month. They also listed businesses in Eastvale that are offering take out or delivery. The list can be found at: Eastvaleca.gov/coronavirus. Several businesses have even offered special times for individuals who are seniors, pregnant, or disabled. This list includes: Masala House Grocery (open from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for seniors), Smart n Final (open at 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. for seniors, pregnant women, and disabled), Albertsons and Vons (open from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. for vulnerable at-risk people and seniors), Target (open from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. on Wednesday mornings to seniors 65+ and those with medical conditions) and Ralph’s (prioritizing seniors in line). In addition, Supervisor Karen Spiegel hosted a Riverside County Business Resources Town Hall meeting to discuss how businesses impacted by COVID-19 can obtain additional assistance or more information on the Federal Government’s CARES ACT.

Our children are also supported during this time, especially after CNUSD extended their closure date to June 19, 2020. The district’s Free To-Go-Meal Program is available during the temporary district-wide school closure. This program is open to all students 18-years-old & under as long as someone in their family is enrolled in CNUSD. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/3a1FbNE. JARPD and JCSD Parks & Recreation have both created virtual portals for our community to have fun, stay educated, and find resources throughout these uncertain times. JARPD’s Virtual Portal can be found by visiting: https://www.jarpd.org/virtual-recreation. JCSD Parks & Recreation’s Virtual Portal can be found by visiting: https://www.jcsd.us/services/parks-and-recreation/jcsd-to-go.

The City of Eastvale has also offered some ease by announcing they will not be enforcing street sweeping violations through Thursday, April 30, (with the date being subject to change). However, they will still enforce violations that pose a risk to public safety and health. Those include parking in front of fire hydrants, along red curbs and in disabled/handicap stalls without a placard.

The City of Eastvale also partnered with the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce to form the “Eastvale COVID-19 Restaurant Relief Fund”. Donations received will be utilized to purchase gift cards/certificates from our local Eastvale restaurants to infuse money into our small business economy, who have been significantly impacted by the lack of dine-in customers during the Governor’s Stay at Home Order. Those gift cards/certificates will then be distributed to public safety personnel, other essential workers, and local residents and families affected by COVID-19. If you wish to donate, please visit the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce website at: https://www.eastvalecoc.org. If you have any questions, please email info@eastvalecoc.org.

Lastly, the city of Eastvale have closed their doors, but they remain available online or by phone Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. You can contact staff by emailing info@eastvaleca.gov or calling 951.361.0900.

Autism Mom: Why the World May Be Shutting Down

By Melody Kraemer

The world is shutting down, so it may seem. Though is it? Or is the universe telling us something? We have been ‘social distancing” for years. Ever since we became the electronic world, people don’t seem to talk nor communicate.

Everywhere you look, people are on their electronic devices. Many people for a very long time have not looked up from their phones.

I have seen people in restaurants on their phones and not focusing on the person in front of them. I walk by people on the streets and they will bump into me not paying attention. Many car accidents I have read are caused by texting. So this social distancing is not new, it’s just now we can’t stand next to each other unless they are six feet away. But let’s be honest, many people never realized there was someone who was standing next to them.

Maybe now we can get a grasp on life and think about what there is out there. There is a world of beauty and people that will smile at you.

Sometimes I felt so alone in a world of people, why because some have no idea who or what is around them. Some never look up from their phones to see a smile in front of them. Or they are too busy worrying about the next selfie to post from where they are.

Now that everything has shut down and nowhere to go, maybe, just maybe, some will look up from their phones and see there’s a beautiful family in front of them and put down the electronics and get back to basics.

Enjoy the quiet moments, smile at the simple things, and have fun by talking, what a concept. Hopefully, on the other side of this crisis, life will be better, friendships and families will be stronger. Plus, the love of electronics will subside and the world will become a more delightful connected place between one another.

Melody Kraemer is the Editor and Publisher of Macaroni Kid Jurupa Valley-Eastvale and Autism Mom Adventures. For more information or general encouragement, feel free to email her at: autismmomofboys@gmail.com.

On the Border To-Go Menu

STARTERS

BORDER SAMPLER [2000 CAL]

$17.49  – 

When you can’t pick just one! Chicken quesadillas, fajita steak nachos and mini chicken chimis.

STACKED NACHOS [2030 CAL]

$13.49  – 

Chips piled high with seasoned ground beef, refried beans and queso. Topped with lime crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños and guacamole.

EMPANADAS [1110/1170 CAL]

$10.99  – 

Handmade pastries filled with mixed cheese & chicken tinga or seasoned ground beef. Served with our signature queso.

FIRECRACKER STUFFED JALAPEÑOS [920 CAL]

$10.99  – 

Six handmade, tempura-fried jalapeños filled with mixed cheese and chicken. Served with our signature queso.

GRANDE FAJITA NACHOS

Tostada chips topped with refried beans, fajita chicken or steak and melted mixed cheese. Guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and pickled jalapeños served on the side.

$13.99  –  Chicken [1280 CAL]

$14.99  –  Steak [1410 CAL]

GUACAMOLE [240 CAL]

$9.99  – 

Made in small batches throughout the day.

GUACAMOLE LIVE!® [750 CAL]

$11.99  – 

Made fresh at your table with whole avocados, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, lime and a pinch of salt.

GUAC/QUESO DUO [530 CAL]

$11.99  – 

The best of both worlds. Guacamole and a cup of queso.

SIGNATURE QUESO

Prepared in-house with tomatoes, green chiles, onions, cilantro, poblano & jalapeño peppers.

Make it Primo Style [add 50/100 cal]

Seasoned ground beef, guacamole and sour cream (add 2.00)

$6.99  –  Cup [300 cal]

$7.99  –  Bowl [480 cal]

BORDER QUESO

Our signature queso mixed with green chile sauce for an extra kick.

$7.99  –  Cup [170 CAL]

$8.99  –  Bowl [280 CAL]

BRISKET QUESADILLAS [1300 CAL]

$12.99  – 

Brisket with sautéed onions & pickled jalapeños. Served with jalapeño-BBQ sauce, fresh guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.

FAJITA QUESADILLAS

Fajita chicken or steak with poblano & onion. Served with fresh guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.

$13.49  –  Chicken [1190 CAL]

$14.49  –  Steak [1280 CAL]

TEXAS WINGS [880/810 CAL]

$13.99  – 

Breaded, crispy-fried wings tossed with jalapeño-BBQ or buffalo sauce. Served with celery sticks and ranch dressing.

SALAD & SOUP

FAJITA SALAD

Served sizzling on a fajita skillet. Mesquite-grilled chicken or steak and onions, topped tableside with a crisp blend of lettuce & shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, roasted corn, fresh avocado and queso fresco.

$13.99  –  Chicken [430 CAL]

$14.99  –  Steak [500 CAL]

TOSTADA SALAD [750-840 CAL]

$13.49  – 

Shredded or ground beef, or chicken tinga over a crisp blend of romaine, iceberg & cabbage, mixed cheese, fresh guacamole, sour cream sauce, pico de gallo and pickled jalapeños. Served in a crispy tortilla shell.

MANGO CHICKEN SALAD [380 CAL]

$13.99  – 

Mesquite-grilled chicken tossed with a crisp blend of lettuce & shredded cabbage, roasted corn, black beans, mango, jícama, pico de gallo, queso fresco and lime vinaigrette.

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Homemade chicken broth loaded with chicken tinga, rice, zucchini and Jack cheese, topped with fresh avocado and tortilla strips.

$7.99  –  Bowl [540 CAL]

$5.99  –  Cup [330 CAL]

HOUSE SALAD [250 CAL]

$6.99  – 

Served with choice of dressing.

ENCHILADAS

RANCHILADAS [1060 CAL]

$18.99  – 

An 8 oz. mesquite-grilled steak topped with ranchero sauce and melted Jack cheese, plus two hand-rolled cheese & onion enchiladas smothered in red chile sauce.

BORDER QUESO BEEF ENCHILADAS [440/510 CAL]

$12.99  – 

Two savory shredded or ground beef enchiladas topped with our border queso.

TOMATILLO ENCHILADAS [420/460 CAL]

$12.99  – 

Two spinach & mushroom or chicken tinga enchiladas with tomatillo sauce and pico de gallo. Served with cilantro lime rice.

ENCHILADAS SUIZAS [800 CAL]

$14.99  – 

Three hand-rolled chicken tinga enchiladas with tomatillo cream sauce and melted Jack cheese inside and out.

TACOS

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TACOS

Mesquite-grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, creamy red chile sauce and fried onion strings in warm, hand-pressed flour tortillas.

$13.99  –  Two Tacos [1090 CAL]

$14.99  –  Three Tacos [1510 CAL]

DOS XX® FISH TACOS

Warm, hand-pressed flour tortillas with Dos XX beer-battered fish, creamy red chile sauce, shredded cabbage & carrots, mixed cheese and pico de gallo.

$13.99  –  Two Tacos [1090 CAL]

$14.99  –  Three Tacos [1510 CAL]

BRISKET TACOS

Shredded beef brisket, Jack cheese, fried onion strings and jalapeño-BBQ sauce in warm, hand-pressed flour tortillas.

$13.99  –  Two Tacos [850 CAL]

$14.99  –  Three Tacos [1250 CAL]

STREET-STYLE MINI TACOS

Three mini white corn tortillas with chicken or steak, sautéed onion, Jack cheese, fresh avocado, pico de gallo and roasted red chile salsa.

$12.49  –  Chicken [670 CAL]

$13.49  –  Steak [720 CAL]

GRILLED FISH TACOS DEL MAR [340 CAL]

$14.99  – 

Seasoned, mesquite-grilled whitefish brushed with lime-cilantro chimichurri, lime cabbage-carrot slaw and pico de gallo in two white corn tortillas.

CABO GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS [240 CAL]

$14.99  – 

Two white corn tortillas filled with chimichurri-grilled shrimp and lime cabbage-carrot slaw, topped with fresh pico de gallo and avocado.

FAJITAS

THE ULTIMATE FAJITA® [1680 CAL]

$23.99  – 

The ultimate combo of mesquite-grilled steak, chicken and shrimp, carnitas and sautéed vegetables.

MONTEREY RANCH CHICKEN [1320 CAL]

$18.99  – 

Your favorite mesquite-grilled chicken smothered with melted Jack cheese, crumbled bacon and ranch dressing.

BORDER SMART℠ CHICKEN [650 CAL]

$16.99  – 

Mesquite-grilled chicken with sautéed onions and red & green bell peppers. Served with black beans, white corn tortillas, pico de gallo and guacamole.

CLASSIC FAJITAS

$16.99  –  Portobello & Vegetables [830 CAL]

$17.99  –  Carnitas [1350 CAL]

$17.99  –  Grilled Chicken [950 CAL]

$18.99  –  Grilled Shrimp [1110 CAL]

$19.99  –  Grilled Steak [1050 CAL]

$19.99  –  Mix Two

Choose any 2 Classic Fajita styles.

SHRIMP SKEWER [50 CAL]

$3.99  – 

Add a shrimp skewer straight from the mesquite-wood grill.

BURRITOS & CHIMIS

THE BIG BORDURRITO®

A HUGE serving of fajita chicken or steak wrapped in a seared flour tortilla with Mexican rice, mixed cheese, black beans, caramelized onion & red pepper, pico de gallo and sour cream sauce.

$16.99  –  Chicken [1570 CAL]

$18.99  –  Steak [1750 CAL]

THREE-SAUCE FAJITA BURRITO

Fajita chicken or steak, Jack cheese, pico de gallo, sautéed onion & poblano, topped with ranchero sauce, sour cream sauce and our signature queso.

$15.49  –  Chicken [920 CAL]

$16.49  –  Steak [1100 CAL]

CLASSIC BURRITO [740-1010 CAL]

$14.49  – 

Shredded or ground beef, chicken tinga or carnitas, pico de gallo and cheese rolled in a flour tortilla smothered with red chile sauce, sour cream sauce, green chile sauce, ranchero sauce or our signature queso.

GRILLED SHRIMP BURRITO [2170 CAL]

$17.49  – 

A grilled flour tortilla with seasoned shrimp, melted Jack cheese, pico de gallo, corn, black beans, fresh avocado and cilantro lime rice. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans and a side of avocado ranch.

CLASSIC CHIMICHANGA [880-1130 CAL]

$14.49  – 

Our Classic Burrito fried crispy and smothered with red chile sauce, sour cream sauce, green chile sauce, ranchero sauce or our signature queso.

FAVORITES

CHIMICHURRI CHICKEN & SHRIMP [620 CAL]

$18.99  – 

Mesquite-grilled chicken breast brushed with lime-cilantro chimichurri, topped with pico de gallo and melted Jack cheese. Plus, a skewer of grilled chimichurri shrimp. Served with cilantro lime rice and sautéed vegetables.

GRILLED QUESO CHICKEN [860 CAL]

$16.49  – 

Simple and delicious, this perfectly seasoned mesquite-grilled chicken breast is topped with our signature queso and fresh sliced avocado. Served with sautéed vegetables and cilantro lime rice.

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN [670/620 CAL]

$16.49  – 

Mesquite-grilled chicken breast topped with pico de gallo and tomatillo sauce or spicy salsa fresca. Served with sautéed vegetables and cilantro lime rice.

CARIBBEAN MANGO GRILLED FISH [640 CAL]

$17.99  – 

A seasoned, mesquite-grilled whitefish fillet topped with warm pico-mango salsa. Served with sautéed vegetables and cilantro lime rice.

CARNE ASADA [980 CAL]

$18.99  – 

An 8oz. marinated and seasoned mesquite-grilled steak served on a skillet with seasoned butter, sautéed vegetables and Mexican rice.

COMBOS

SUPERIOR DINNER [1150 CAL]

$16.99  – 

One crispy seasoned ground beef taco, one chicken enchilada with sour cream sauce, one cheese & onion enchilada with red chile sauce and a mini chicken chimi. Served with a side of queso.

CHILE RELLENO COMBO [820 CAL]

$13.99  – 

One Jack cheese-stuffed poblano, hand-battered and fried golden, and a carnitas enchilada with green chile sauce.

CREATE YOUR OWN

Choose two, three or four of your Mexican favorites.

CLASSICS

• Beef empanadas [510 cal]
• Chicken empanadas [480 cal]
• Mini chicken chimi [320 cal]
• Cheese chile relleno [510 cal] (add 1.00)
• Chicken chile relleno [510 cal] (add 2.00)

ENCHILADAS

• Shredded or ground beef with red chile sauce [250/280 cal]
• Chicken tinga with green chile or sour cream sauce [210/250 cal]
• Cheese & onion with red chile sauce [340 cal]
• Spinach & mushroom with sour cream sauce [220 cal]
• Carnitas with green chile sauce [250 CAL]

TACOS

• Shredded or ground beef [210-260 cal]
• Chicken tinga [210/200 cal]
• Carnitas [230-240 cal]
• Dos XX® fish [420 cal] (add 2.00)
• Brisket [390 cal] (add 2.00)
• Southwest chicken [420 cal] (add 2.00)

$14.49  –  Any 2

$15.49  –  Any 3

$16.49  –  Any 4

SOUP or SALAD

• Chicken tortilla soup [330 cal]
• House salad [220 cal]

BORDER BOWLS

Grilled chicken, steak, shrimp or portobello brushed with lime-cilantro chimichurri. Served with cilantro lime rice, black beans, bell peppers, queso fresco, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and sliced avocado.

$12.49  –  Grilled Chicken [670 CAL]

$12.49  –  Grilled Portobello [580 CAL]

$13.49  –  Grilled Shrimp [660 CAL]

$13.49  –  Grilled Steak [720 CAL]

LUNCH

BORDER’S BEST LUNCH FAJITAS

A lunch-size portion of mesquite-grilled steak or chicken brought sizzling to your table. Served with warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, Mexican rice and refried beans.

$12.99  –  Chicken [1330 CAL]

$13.99  –  Steak [1400 CAL]

QUESADILLA COMBO [850-1070 CAL]

$11.49  – 

A lunch-size chicken, steak, brisket or spinach & mushroom quesadilla served with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole, plus a cup of chicken tortilla soup or house salad.

Steak Quesadilla (add .50)

CREATE YOUR OWN

Pick any two or three. Served with Mexican rice (add 220 cal) and refried beans (add 220 cal). Black beans (add 200 cal) available upon request.

CLASSICS

• Beef empanadas [510 CAL]
• Chicken empanadas [480 CAL]
• Mini chicken chimi [320 CAL]
• Cheese chile relleno [510 CAL] (add 1.00)]
• Chicken chile relleno [510 CAL] (add 2.00)

ENCHILADAS

• Shredded or ground beef with red chile sauce [250/280 CAL]
• Chicken tinga with green chile or sour cream sauce [210/250 CAL]
• Cheese & onion with red chile sauce [340 CAL]
• Spinach & mushroom with sour cream sauce [220 CAL]
• Carnitas with green chile sauce [250 CAL]

SOUP OR SALAD

• Chicken tortilla soup [330 CAL]
• House salad [240 CAL]

TACOS (SOFT/CRISPY)

• Shredded or ground beef [210-260 CAL]
• Chicken tinga [210/200 CAL]
• Carnitas [240/230 CAL]
• Dos XX ® fish [420 CAL] (add 2.00)
• Brisket [390 CAL] (add 2.00)
• Southwest Chicken [420 CAL] (add 2.00)

$11.49  –  Any two

$12.99  –  Any three

LUNCH BURRITO [850-1070 CAL]

$12.49  – 

Shredded or ground beef, chicken tinga or carnitas, pico de gallo and cheese in a flour tortilla smothered with your choice of red chile sauce, sour cream sauce, green chile sauce, ranchero sauce or our signature queso. Served with Mexican rice and choice of beans.

LUNCH CHIMICHANGA [1190-1430 CAL]

$12.49  – 

Our Lunch Burrito fried crispy. Served with Mexican rice and choice of beans.

TOSTADA SALAD [750-840 CAL]

$11.49  – 

Shredded or ground beef, or chicken tinga over a crisp blend of romaine, iceberg & cabbage, mixed cheese, fresh guacamole, sour cream sauce, pico de gallo and pickled jalapeños. Served in a crispy tortilla shell.

PARTY PLATTERS

PARTY PACK (SERVES 10-12) [14940-15060 CAL]

$89.99  – 

Includes a mini chimichanga platter, small 5-layer dip (chilled), quart of queso, quart of salsa and tortilla chips.

SUPREME PARTY PACK (SERVES 10-12) [17300-17420 CAL]

$109.99  – 

Includes a mini chimichanga platter, small 5-layer dip (chilled), Texas wings with ranch dressing, quart of queso, quart of salsa and tortilla chips.

COMBO SUPREMO (SERVES 6-8) [6440-6550 CAL]

$58.99  – 

36 pieces. Empanadas, Texas wings, chicken mini quesadillas and firecracker stuffed jalapeños. Served with queso and ranch dressing.

CREATE YOUR OWN PLATTER (SERVES 6-8) [3680-8690 CAL]

24 pieces. Pick any two, three or four: empanadas, mini chimichangas, mini quesadillas, Texas wings with ranch dressing, chicken tenders or firecracker stuffed jalapeños. Served with queso.

$48.99  –  Any 3

$49.99  –  Any 2

$49.99  –  Any 4

MEXICAN SAMPLER (SERVES 6-8) [6620-6670 CAL]

$57.99  – 

24 pieces. Empanadas, mini chimichangas and chicken mini quesadillas. Served with queso.

MINI TACO PLATTER (SERVES 6-8) [2100-2500 CAL]

$29.99  – 

18 mini crispy taco shells filled with chicken tinga or seasoned ground beef, lettuce, mixed cheese and tomato. Served with tomatillo sauce and salsa.

MINI CHIMICHANGA PLATTER (SERVES 6-8) [6100-6720 CAL]

$36.99  – 

24 seasoned ground beef, chicken tinga, black bean & corn or spinach & mushroom mini chimichangas. Served with queso.

MINI QUESADILLA PLATTER (SERVES 6-8) [7590 CAL]

$39.99  – 

24 mini chicken quesadillas. Served with sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.

EMPANADA PLATTER (SERVES 6-8) [5210-5530 CAL]

$39.99  – 

24 handmade pasteries filled with mixed cheese and chicken tinga or seasoned ground beef. Served with queso.

5-LAYER DIP

Served chilled with layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, mixed cheese and pickled jalapeños. Served with tortilla crisps.

$49.99  –  Large (Serves 15-20) [9450 CAL]

FAJITA WRAP PLATTER (SERVES 8-12) [6020 CAL]

$59.99  – 

16 six-inch fajita wraps filled with fajita chicken, mixed greens & cabbage, mixed cheese, pico de gallo and dressing. Served chilled.

MINI SOPAPILLA PLATTER [3030 CAL]

$19.99  – 

48 mini sopapillas with honey and chocolate sauce for dipping.

MINI BURRITOS BY THE DOZEN

$21.99

Black Bean & Corn [3120 CAL]

Brisket – with or without BBQ sauce [2750/2460 CAL]

Chicken Tinga [2810 CAL]

Seasoned Ground Beef [2870 CAL]

Spinach & Mushroom [2400 CAL]

EMPANADAS BY THE DOZEN [2370/2530 CAL]

$34.99  – 

Handmade pasteries filled with mixed cheese and chicken tinga or seasoned ground beef.

ENCHILADAS BY THE DOZEN [2580-4390 CAL]

$34.99  – 

Choose from seasoned ground beef, chicken tinga, cheese & onion or spinach & mushroom.

TACOS (CRISPY OR SOFT) BY THE DOZEN [2160-3100 CAL]

$34.99  – 

Choose from seasoned ground beef or chicken tinga. Served with lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese.

DESSERTS

BORDER BROWNIE SUNDAE [1340 CAL]

$7.99  – 

Rich chocolate & walnut brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. Feeds up to four.

CARAMEL CHURROS [810 CAL]

$6.99  – 

Four traditional churros filled with warm caramel and dusted with cinnamon-sugar. Served with vanilla ice cream.

$4.99  –  Two Churros [360 CAL]

Served with vanilla ice cream.

SOPAPILLAS [1330 CAL]

$6.99  – 

Five Mexican pastries coated in cinnamon-sugar. Served with honey and chocolate sauce for dipping.

$3.99  –  Two Sopapillas [620/540 CAL]

With honey or chocolate sauce.

SEASONAL CHEESECAKE

Please ask for details.

KIDS MENU

ENCHILADA PLATE [660-830 CAL]

$5.99  – 

Pick your enchilada – beef, chicken or cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

GRILLED CHICKEN SOFT TACO [700 CAL]

$6.99  – 

Mesquite-grilled chicken in a flour tortilla. Served with mixed cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, Mexican rice and refried beans.

BIG KID NACHOS [740 CAL]

$6.29  – 

Nachos amped up! Big nacho chips topped with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, mixed cheese and our famous queso.

$0.50  –  Sub fajita chicken [minus 30 CAL]

BUILD-YOUR-OWN MINI TACOS [810 CAL]

$6.49  – 

Calling all taco chefs! Three mini crispy taco shells, seasoned ground beef, mixed cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

CHEESE QUESADILLA [1210 CAL]

$5.29  – 

It’s like a grilled cheese, but with a tortilla cut into 4 triangles. Served with french fries.

$7.28  –  Add fajita chicken [add 80 CAL]

CORN DOG [580 CAL]

$5.49  – 

All of your hot dog goodness on a stick. Served with french fries.

BORDER CHICKEN STRIPS [820 CAL]

$6.99  – 

A fan favorite! Three all-white meat crispy chicken tenders. Served with french fries.

FAMILY MEALS

CLASSIC FAJITA FAMILY MEAL [7820-8220 CAL]

$61.99  – 

Mesquite-grilled chicken with onions & peppers, flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese or guacamole.

TACO & CHEESE ENCHILADA FAMILY MEAL [5730-6160 CAL]

$35.99  – 

Five soft or crispy seasoned ground beef or chicken tinga tacos topped with lettuce, mixed cheese and tomato, and five cheese & onion enchiladas.

TACO FAMILY MEAL [4800-5620 CAL]

$35.99  – 

Ten soft or crispy seasoned ground beef or chicken tinga tacos topped with lettuce, mixed cheese and tomato.

ENCHILADA FAMILY MEAL [5150-6140 CAL]

$35.99  – 

Ten hand-rolled enchiladas. Choose from seasoned ground beef, chicken tinga, cheese & onion or spinach & mushroom.

KING RANCH ENCHILASAGNA FAMILY MEAL [5170-8270 CAL]

$35.99  – 

Layers of white corn tortillas, sour cream sauce, chicken tinga, poblano & onion, queso and melted mixed cheese. Served with a house salad and choice of dressing.

GREEN CHILE CARNITAS ENCHILASAGNA FAMILY MEAL [5810-8910 CAL]

$35.99  – 

Layers of white corn tortillas, green chile and sour cream sauce, carnitas and melted Jack cheese. Served with a house salad and choice of dressing.

VEGGIE ENCHILASAGNA FAMILY MEAL [4270-4960 CAL]

$35.99  – 

Layers of white corn tortillas, ranchero or tomatillo sauce, sauteéd vegetables, black beans, poblano & onion, queso and melted mixed cheese. Served with a house salad and choice of dressing.

ADD QUESO AND SOPAPILLAS TO ANY MEAL [3520 CAL]

$24.99  – 

Make it a 3 course meal and add a quart of queso and a mini sopapilla platter with honey and chocolate sauce.

BEVERAGES

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILIA

COCA-COLA® [180 CAL]

COFFEE [0 CAL]

DIET COKE® [0 CAL]

DR PEPPER® [140 CAL]

ICED TEA [0-110 CAL]

JUICE [30-150 CAL]

MILK [170 CAL]

MINUTE MAID® LEMONADE [150 CAL]

SPRITE® [150 CAL]

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE [210 CAL]

Centro Basco: Menu and Temporary Hours of Operation

COVID-19 Death Within 20 Miles From Eastvale

Staff Reports


Pomona – On March 11, the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PCHMC) announced that a patient who passed away at their hospital confirmed positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This was the first reported COVID-19 death in Los Angeles County.
On March 9, the patient went to the hospital by ambulance and was in full cardiac arrest. Staff provided lifesaving care to stabilize her condition. Based on her travel history and symptoms, the patient was placed in isolation and infection control protocols were implemented according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). LACDPH authorized to obtain samples for COVID-19 testing, but the patient died shortly after “due to complications from their illness,” according to a PCHMC statement. On March 11, LACDPH confirmed the patient tested positive for COVID-19.
A family member disclosed the patient’s travel status, which included a residence in the City of Walnut. However, the County confirmed that the individual “did NOT circulate around the City of Walnut and stayed primarily at the residence,” according to Walnut Public Information Officer, Melanie Tep. She stated that the City is communicating with LA County’s Department of Public Health for more information regarding the patients’ travel details. “We will communicate more information as it becomes available from the County.”
In addition, the LA County Department of Public Health confirmed that the patient’s family members are currently in quarantine. PCHMC is also following LACDPH guidelines for the staff that came into contact with the patient.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the patient and family,” said Daniel Gluckstein, MD, Medical Director of Infectious Disease at PVHMC. “At this time, our top priority remains protecting public health and ensuring the safety of our patients, visitors, Associates, physicians, volunteers and community.”
“We understand people are feeling anxious about potential exposure to coronavirus, but we want to reassure our patients and their families that the risk of exposure from this case is low,” stated a PVHMC statement. “PVHMC remains a safe, high-quality facility to seek medical care.”
The City of Walnut issued a reminder stating that Public Health continues to recommend that the public do the following to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses:
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Limit close contact, like kissing and sharing cups or utensils, with people who are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands).
• Facemasks are most effective when used appropriately by health care workers and and those directly caring for people who are sick and by people who are sick (source control).
• Get a flu immunization if you have not done so this season.

Eastvale Schools Close But Learning Will Continue

Staff Reports

Eastvale – On March 13, Superintendent Dr. Lin announced that all Corona-Norco Unified public Schools will be closed from Monday, March 16 to Friday, April 3.
Dr. Lin stated that “the public health crisis created by the Coronavirus is not something any of us could reasonably have expected to happen, and we are in uncharted waters as we work to prevent the spread of the illness.”
“We have been following the direction of public health experts to keep our school community — students, staff, family members and visitors — safe in the midst of a growing health crisis,” he said. “We are now at a point where the balance has shifted and the appropriate path is to close schools. Additionally, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency.”
Therefore, the CNUSD schools will be completely shut down and all activities on or off campus will be cancelled. However, Dr. Lin said they will evaluate and determine if the return date will change. “Parents and staff will hear from CNUSD directly in the event that the return date of April 6, 2020 changes,” stated the Superintendent.
He also said that there are plans for CNUSD students to continue to learn during the closure. The statement included a link to three phases of learning while the schools are closed. During Phase 1 (between 1 and 5 school days), students are encouraged to engage in enrichment activities and read grade level materials. During Phase 2 (between 6 and school 21 days), information will be sent via email and posted on the district website regarding “how to support students with additional enrichment activities they can complete from home.” Then in Phase 3, (longer than school 21 days), further communication will be sent via email and posted on the district website with “specific instructions for completion of school curriculum from home.”
CNUSD did acknowledge that they are aware all students do not have regular access to technology or the internet. Therefore, hard copies of the materials will be provided, and more information will be released at a later date. Direct access to both electronic and paper resources options are currently available on cnusd.k12.ca.us.
“This is a difficult decision, but necessary, as we try to slow the spread of the virus,” stated Dr. Lin in his statement. “Corona-Norco Unified School District serves a wide-range of communities including a high-needs population, and our schools provide a social safety net for our children. The closing of any school has real consequences beyond the loss of instructional time. This is not an easy decision and not one we take lightly.”
Since this is a rapidly changing situation, CNUSD staff advises that parents and families check their email regularly and visit cnusd.k12.ca.us for frequent updates. Dr. Lin stated they will communicate via email, Facebook and Twitter during the course of this closure, as well.
“These are unprecedented and challenging times, but we will get through this as a community,” concluded Dr. Lin.

Planes of Fame Airshow 2020

Planes of Fame Airshow Fans

Planes of Fame Air Museum is proud to present the Planes of Fame Air Show on May 2-3, 2020 ‘Victory Through Air Power’. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII we will be  featuring over 50 historic aircraft, including the B-25 Mitchell, P-47 Thunderbolt, P-38 Lightning, F4U Corsair and P-51 Mustangs flying for your enjoyment. We invite you to join us in honoring the history, contributions, and sacrifices of our Veterans.

USAF Heritage Flight

Performers include: USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo and Heritage Flight, Pacific, European & Korean war era Flight Displays, Gregory ‘Wired’ Colyer T-33 Aerobatics, Philipp Steinbach GB1 GameBird Aerobatics, Sanders Sea Fury Aerobatics, John Collver AT-6/SNJ Aerobatics, Rob Harrison the Tumbling Bear and more!

USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo Team

There will be a Kids Zone, static displays and plenty of food & vendors!

In addition to many other fantastic airplanes that will be performing and on static display, there will be a special panel discussion with some of our honored Veterans. Follow our Planes of Fame Facebook page to receive up to the minute news on Performers, attending Aircraft and Veterans!

Start your Air Show weekend early! Planes of Fame Air Museum opens at 10:00 am on Friday May 1st. Regular admission to the Air Museum includes a tram ride out to the display area as well as access to Planes of Fame Air Museum. Participating aircraft will be arriving throughout the day. Display area closes to the public at 4:00 pm.


Planes of Fame Air Show, Saturday and Sunday May 2-3 2020  8am – 4pm   See all of your favorite airplanes fly!

Get there Early, you don’t want to miss the ‘Victory Through Air Power’ Opening Ceremony and National Anthem Commemoration!

F4U Corsair. Over 40 WWII aircraft will fly.

Free Admission Kids 11 Years & Under, General Admission $30, Preferred Parking $20,

Grandstand Seats, Sunrise Photo Access Passes and RV Parking are available to purchase online at: WWW.PLANESOFFAME.ORG

SAVE $5 on General Admission Tickets when you purchase online! (Limited Time Offer)

FOR INFO AND TICKETS GO TO WWW.PLANESOFFAME.ORG

For more information please contact :

Harry ‘T’ Geier

Director of Marketing Planes of Fame Air Museum

14998 Cal Aero Drive, Chino, CA  91710

Tel – 909-597-7576   harry.geier@planesoffame.org   http://www.planesoffame.org